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Orchid Cancer Appeal

Also known as: Orchid

Every year over 58,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate, testicular or penile cancer in the UK. Orchid Cancer Appeal supports anyone affected by or interested in male specific cancers through a range of support services led by Male Cancer Information Nurse Specialists, awareness campaigns such as the Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week, education and training programmes and world class research.

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Activities & Mission

Every year over 58,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate, testicular or penile cancer in the UK. Orchid Cancer Appeal supports anyone affected by or interested in male specific cancers through a range of support services led by Male Cancer Information Nurse Specialists, awareness campaigns such as the Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week, education and training programmes and world class research.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£729,636
Latest Expenditure
£813,495

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 78.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 26.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £608,947
Charitable Activities £119,312
Other Trading £369
Investments £1,008
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £635,517
Raising Funds £177,978
Governance £34,600
Grants to Institutions £60,009
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£729,636
£813,495£635,517£273,155£226,0748 / 80
2024
£767,210
£1,047,335£850,576£357,014£94,7177 / 110
2023
£730,024
£634,721£471,272£637,139£176,7937 / 100
2022
£841,808
£740,252£554,821£541,836£212,0007 / 102
2021
£530,278
£673,004£487,921£440,280£150,8867 / 70

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Orchid Cancer Appeal

What does Orchid Cancer Appeal do?

Every year over 58,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate, testicular or penile cancer in the UK. Orchid Cancer Appeal supports anyone affected by or interested in male specific cancers through a range of support services led by Male Cancer Information Nurse Specialists, awareness campaigns such as the Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week, education and training programmes and world class research.

How much income did Orchid Cancer Appeal report in 2025?

Orchid Cancer Appeal reported total income of £730k and reported expenditure of £813k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Orchid Cancer Appeal registered as a charity?

Orchid Cancer Appeal was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 May 2000 as charity number 1080540. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Orchid Cancer Appeal?

Orchid Cancer Appeal is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Orchid Cancer Appeal operate?

Orchid Cancer Appeal operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Orchid Cancer Appeal a registered charity?

Yes — Orchid Cancer Appeal is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1080540.

Details

Address
60 Gray's Inn Road
London
WC1X8AQ
Registration Date
3 May 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3971352
Charity Number
1080540

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Trustees

DAVID BADENOCH
Jeremy Shedden
WARREN COHEN

Also Known As

  • Orchid

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30 July 2026
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